Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
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UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
UMSL English Writing Program shows students the impact writing makes
Associate Professor Lauren Obermark and Assistant Teaching Professor Lauren Terbrock-Elmestad worked to revamp the curriculum of the university’s first-year writing course, including the addition of a community advocacy project.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
Mirthweek returns with a full week of events on campus, including the Student Leadership Awards, Mirthweek Carnival and more
New events include an after party and Jeopardy-inspired trivia game.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
International Business Career Conference offers students advice on global careers
NBCU Academy’s Sandy Sharp delivered the keynote address in front of a packed crowd at Anheuser-Busch Hall.
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Dance students practice with Broadway pro
Under the watchful eye of Broadway professional Daryl Gray, a group of University of Missouri–St. Louis dance students were put through the paces recently.
Panel to focus on art as revitalization tool
Todd Swanstrom knows the value of communities working together. He is, after all, the E. Desmond Lee Endowed Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Swanstrom put that title to work recently when he met with leaders at more than 30 St. Louis Community Development Corporations to help facilitate collaboration.
St. Louis American salutes political scientist, 3 alumni as young leaders
Richard Middleton IV was a natural fit for The St. Louis American Foundation’s list of young leaders. The foundation defined its ideal young leader candidates as “committed, accomplished and generous individuals who are making a positive impact in our community.”
Have you hugged a librarian today?
When was the last time you hugged a librarian? Last week? Last year? Never?
Jazz Combos to perform at Touhill
It’s going to be a night of unforgettable jazz. The University of Missouri–St. Louis Jazz Combos will perform at 7:30 p.m. on March 8 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. It’s free and open to the public.
St. Louis Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to Stan Kenton
Innovative, sometimes controversial and unquestionably influential, Stan Kenton made an inimitable mark on big band jazz. As The New York Times noted, “Mr. Kenton was the last major jazz band leader to emerge from the Big Band Era of 1934-45, and his was one of only a handful of bands that survived when that era came to an end.”
French for breakfast, Greek for lunch
Have an international experience without leaving the University of Missouri–St. Louis. UMSL will celebrate National Foreign Language Week March 5-11 by holding an array of events.
Flamingo Lounge closes; will reopen with new look, new name
Ever wonder where elementary and secondary teachers go after the kids leave? On any given day, you can find more than 100 of them in their role as graduate students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. They spend two and a half hours in class, grab a snack from a vending machine and wait for the next class to begin. Add hundreds more nursing and optometry students doing the same thing and some of them might get cranky.
Legendary dancer’s technique to come alive at UMSL
Legendary dancer Katherine Dunham was an innovator in combining individualistic dance movements of Caribbean and African cultures with European-style ballet. Her intense research of primitive rhythms of various cultures explored the foundation of movement, its form and function. Dance instructor Theo Jamison will bring her dance method to the University of Missouri–St. Louis with the Katherine Dunham Dance course.
Student is standout volunteer
Learning to speak a second language is no easy task, and learning medical jargon in a foreign language takes the difficultly level up a notch.
Lambert director to speak on aviation, leadership
Navigating through the highs and lows of the aviation industry can be both challenging and rewarding.
Eye on UMSL: Hands on
UMSL physical education student Erin Francis tosses the ball toward the goal while playing team handball during the lab portion of her Teaching of Physical Education class. The picture, taken by campus photographer August Jennewein, is the latest to be featured at Eye on UMSL.
Students win big at St. Louis ADDYs
The University of Missouri–St. Louis continued its hot streak at this year’s St. Louis ADDY awards, the local round in the world’s largest and toughest advertising competition.
Scholar’s film earns international recognition
A film set, shot and first screened in St. Louis is now earning international recognition. “Pennies for the Boatman,” by University of Missouri–St. Louis scholar Niyi Coker, has been nominated for four awards at the Madrid International Film Festival in Spain.
Students to share research with legislators
If indeed you are what you eat, are you healthier for eating food bought at Whole Foods Market? University of Missouri–St. Louis anthropology graduate Katherine Ross wrote her senior thesis on the anthropological implications on St. Louisans’ Whole Foods shopping experiences. Her project is called “The Allure of Healthy Living: Customer Motivations for Shopping at Whole Foods Market.”
Arianna String Quartet to premiere new work at Touhill
The centerpiece for the third Arianna String Quartet concert this season will be the world premiere of David Stock’s Quartet No. 9. Stock wrote the work for the Arianna, the resident quartet at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The composition will be performed during the concert “Arianna String Quartet: World Premiere” at 8 p.m. March 2 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Students win tuition debate; 3 percent hike approved
One local media outlet looked at the news positively: “University of Missouri students can expect a more modest tuition increase than anticipated in the next academic year.”
College of Nursing names new dean
A new dean has been chosen to lead the college of nursing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Susan Dean-Baar is currently the interim dean of the Zilber School of Public Health and associate dean and former acting dean of the college of nursing at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.
Gerontology expert’s paper garners best article award
How do you spot an older unsafe driver? As a geriatric professional, many are asked to make a call that could change an individual’s life and mobility with little or no training.
Jazz ensemble, military band to share Touhill stage
The University of Missouri–St. Louis Jazz Ensemble will let loose with a night of great jazz at 7:30 p.m. on March 1 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
MasterCard executive to discuss ‘The Learning Transfer Climate’
Capitalizing on shared social and informal learning techniques is beneficial to all growing companies.
Local author to speak at ‘Bellerive’ launch
What started as a lesson of gratefulness for Dr. Sharon Dunski Vermont’s two young daughters, developed into a journey for her children to meet 30 people and learn their life stories.
Piano students tickle the ivories
Piano students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will present a unique and exciting duo piano concert at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanch M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Test your knowledge with Honors Trivia Night
Are you smarter than a student from the Pierre Laclede Honors College at the University of Missouri–St. Louis? The college will give you a chance to find out Saturday (Feb. 25) at Honors Trivia Night 2012.
Film festival highlights African life, culture around the world
Three friends from St. Louis attempt to exist on $1.25 a day while traveling across three continents to discover their...
Concerto competition winner to perform at Touhill
A talented music student at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will perform two piano concerts at the Blanche M....
UMSL offers free viewing of moon, stars, galaxies
Go star-gazing at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The Department of Physics and Astronomy will hold a public viewing of Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Orion Nebula and Pleiades at the Richard D. Schwartz Observatory on March 3 at 7 p.m. The viewing is free and open to the public. An expert will be on hand to answer all of your questions Bring the whole family!
Iconic furniture focus of Gallery 210 exhibit
The man who helped usher in the age of the office cubicle is among the designers whose work will be on display at the...
Opera Theatre to present ‘The Elixir of Love’
Cap off the month of love with a musical about, what else…love.
The University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Opera Theatre will stage a two-day run of Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti’s “The Elixir of Love,” at the end of February. The opera is one of the genre’s most delightful gems and promises to be an intoxicatingly fun evening of musical seduction.
House pets inspire musician
Ken Kehner’s a cat guy. And he’s OK with letting the public in on that. So much so in fact, that his new jazz CD,...
UMSL nursing conference explores health disparities, offers free health screenings
The numbers are bleak when it comes to African-American men and cancer. Black men account for the highest rate of new cancer cases and after a diagnosis they have the highest death rate compared to other groups.
Career conference to connect students with global leaders
Do you want a career in international business? See yourself traveling the global? Attend the fourth annual University...
Alumnus excels as athlete, succeeds as educator
As a two-sport athlete at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Grayling Tobias excelled both on the basketball court and baseball field. But it was in the classroom where he found his true passion while earning a bachelor’s degree in secondary education.
Artists to issue ‘Pop Manifesto’ at Gallery Visio
What are the ‘cool kids’ on the St. Louis art scene up to these days? Stop by Gallery Visio at the University of...
Freed death row inmate tells his story
For nearly 18 years, Juan Roberto Melendez lived on borrowed time. He was sentenced to death row for the 1983 murder of a Florida businessman. From the outset, Melendez denied committing the crime. Another man actually confessed to the killing.
New website seeks to serve as campus marketplace
Need a slightly used futon? A pair of new bar stools? How about a pre-owned microwave oven?
If you need any of these items or have some things of your own that you would like to sell or trade, Scott Morrissey has a possible solution. It’s called Symblia.com.
Travel the world through poster art at Gallery FAB
A walk through Gallery FAB right now is a little like simultaneously walking 21 city streets, all in different countries. Through March 12, the walls of the University of Missouri–St. Louis gallery are adorned with large commercial and political posters originally affixed to buildings throughout the world.
45 faculty start testing iPads, apps for classrooms
It was one of those Aha! moments. “People were talking at this conference about disruptive technology and I...
Eye on UMSL: The butterfly awakens
Composer Walter Mays (right) joined the internationally known "Pro Arte Quartet" (from left, David Perry, violin,...
Top high school science students recognized for excellence
Future scientists, engineers and doctors will be honored by the University of Missouri–St. Louis’ College of Arts and Sciences during a dinner on Feb, 21.
Biologist called ‘Darwin’s heir’ to give conference keynote speech
Famed evolutionary biologist Edward O. Wilson has been called “Darwin’s natural heir,” and he’s widely considered the father of the modern environmental movement. His work has garnered him two Pulitzer Prizes and inclusion on Time magazine’s list of “America’s 25 most influential people.”
Students make tax season less taxing
Tax season is in full swing, and for some people the cost of preparing the annual returns can be taxing. Students from the College of Business Administration at the University of Missouri–St. Louis want to ease the burden by offering free tax preparation services to low-income taxpayers and senior citizens Feb. 10 through April 14 at various locations.
Area middle school students to perform at Touhill
Nearly 400 area middle school students will take part in this year’s Des Lee Middle School Music Festival on the University of Missouri–St. Louis campus.
Economist to explore great policy experiments, debates of last 100 years
From the Roaring ‘20s to the Great Depression and on to the Great Inflation, the last hundred years have held amazing economic highs and lows.
Programmers, designers gather at 2012 Global Game Jam
It wasn’t just any weekend. It was two days to create the ultimate video game. More than 100 programmers, artists and designers descended upon the University of Missouri–St. Louis on Jan. 27 for the 2012 Global Game Jam.
Gang activity goes viral
What was once accomplished through graffiti on the side of buildings or property damage in a rival neighborhood is now happening in the cyber world. Gang activity – locally and around the United States – is now going “new school,” according to University of Missouri–St. Louis criminologist Beth Huebner.
Seminar to showcase social work scholar’s research
The University of Missouri–St. Louis is a public metropolitan research university. And the university’s Public Policy Research Center will continue to showcase that with the second presentation in its “2012 Spring Applied Research Seminar Series: Applied Research Across the Disciplines.”
Student courts Miss Missouri crown
Jillian Richardson hopes the third time’s the charm when she takes the stage at the Miss Missouri pageant this June in Mexico, Mo.
What to do with those old eyeglasses
So you have new eyeglasses, but you can’t seem to part with that older pair. A trio of optometry student groups at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has a good reason for you to cut back on the clutter. They are collecting used eyeglasses to benefit people in need in developing countries through Feb. 29 at two locations on campus.
Economist examines relationship between morality, economics
Moral beliefs can, and likely do, play a crucial role in the development and operation of free market societies, according to a recent book by University of Missouri–St. Louis economics expert Dave C. Rose.
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